Casualties unknown

Agricultural Aircraft Crashes Before Spraying Operation (N9737J)

Malone, TX, US

On June 23, 1986, a Cessna A188B (registration N9737J) operated by John Vickery was involved in an aviation accident near Malone, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

An agricultural aircraft crashed after a low pass over a field to alert a workman, striking the ground left wing first and nosing into an embankment. The pilot was the sole occupant.

Accident Overview

An agricultural aircraft was involved in an accident before beginning a spraying operation. The aircraft had made a low pass over the field to alert a workman, then began a turnaround. According to a witness, a young bicyclist, the aircraft started "flopping" during the turn before it disappeared behind a hill. The field workman did not observe the turn or the crash.

Impact and Resting Position

The aircraft struck the ground left wing first and then nosed into a low embankment. The initial impact point was approximately 200 feet east of the cotton field that was to be sprayed. The fuselage came to rest 110 feet east of the impact point, facing in a westerly direction.

Post-Crash Investigation

A pathological and toxicological report revealed negative or insignificant findings. No further details regarding the pilot or aircraft type were provided in the source material.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X33860. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.